December 22, 2013

Lost in translation

A sampling of some of the conversations I've attempted:

What kind of vegetable is this?
Drumstick!
Huh?
(Big smile)

Camel milk is used to treat AIDS and cancer. 
What?! How?
(no response)

Yuuuufrm?
Excuse me?
You coming from?
Periyar.
No, country!
Oh, sorry. NYC.

Turmeric paste is good for skin. It is antiseptic and good for spots like yours. (!)
These are freckles. They're from the sun.
(Skeptical look)

What year was this built?
Yes.


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